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Happy tax day to everyone in the US! Many businesses are offering tax day freebies and free food to lighten the tax paying load that citizens feel this time of year. Be sure to check them out. Maggiemoo's is offering a free scoop of ice-cream. While Metrotainment cafe has a buy one, get one free entree for tax day. On a sweet deal, Dunkin' Donuts is giving away free donuts when you buy any cup of coffee. McCormick & Schmick's Who says you can't love the number 1040? Wednesday diners at McCormick & Schmick...
I found this guide on Twitter (heh) and wanted to share it with any marketing & PR peeps and tweeps. Hope this helps as you plan your social media strategy. Twitter strategies for PR and marketing guide from immediate future.
Check out my Delicious tags word cloud from Wordle. With Wordle, You can make word clouds from your blog, Delicious tags or just typing them in. Describe someone and make a birthday card, celebrate...
Here are some historical facts of marketing during previous recessions. Although it is usually the first to go in some non marketing-centric companies, do not cut yourl marketing! If anything, stay the course or increase marketing in areas where you can track results like online marketing and focus on your most successful markets. By doing so, you will gain more visibility and get more exposure for your money while your competition scales back. Also, make sure your customers are taken care of and that you have...
I found this neat style analyzer from one of my Twitter pals. Visit www.typealyzer.com and enter your blog. It analyzes your writing style and gives you a quick report. Here is my style: ISTP - The Mechanics The independent and problem-solving type. They are especially attuned to the demands of the moment are masters of responding to challenges that arise spontaneously. They generally prefer to think things out for themselves and often avoid inter-personal conflicts. The Mechanics enjoy working together with...
If you are reading this, then I am very sorry for what you are going through. Allow yourself time to mourn being laid off and feeling bad. It is part of the process. Just know that it will get better. I have been laid off twice in my thirtysomething life. It sucks, and no matter what anyone says, you take it personally. Here are some things that will help you build your network if you are laid off or think you might lose your job in the near future. (Everyone should already be building their network a little bit...
Getting the word out about your latest company news whether it is a new product announcement or customer win is tough. If you don't have a marketing or public relations department in-house, use a freelancer or outside agency, the task can be daunting. Where do you begin? First, make sure what you are going to announce is newsworthy. Write your press release with all of the key components of who, what, when, where, how and why included in the first paragraph. This way if it is edited, all of your important news is...
The peanut recall continues to grow and here is a great resource list tracking all of the products. It is amazing to see how many things contain peanuts. I have learned as my daughter has a peanut allergy so we try to steer clear of these items. But even pet food and other items can contain peanuts. Be careful. Jif is still safe! Sunbutter is also a great alternative. http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/peanutbutterrecall/